The Olympic movement is divided into two very distinct eras.

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One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.

One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.

Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools...

Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools...

Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is...

Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is...

The Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the...

The Ancient Games are relatively obscure to most Olympians, but to understand just what the...

I think that money has changed my sport.

I think that money has changed my sport.

Then in a fraction of a second, I realized that these sportsmen were not anyone's...

$Then in a fraction of a second, I realized that these sportsmen were not anyone's...$

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.

During the 60's, drug use was in fashion in the U.S.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.

We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the...

We have made drugs an Olympic event. It receives most of the coverage at the...

As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.

As I mentioned previously, the tools that allow for optimum health are diet and exercise.

My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right...

My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right...

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

Too many athletes do not admit their weaknesses.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

If it were easy, it would have no value.

There is no one magic move or secret that creates victory, but lots of little...

There is no one magic move or secret that creates victory, but lots of little...

I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.

I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.

The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men...

The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men...

Those of us who participate realize the incredible honor bestowed on us, but to really...

Those of us who participate realize the incredible honor bestowed on us, but to really...

A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.

A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.